It’s going to be quite a week down at Granton Mains Avenue … Continue reading Big week coming up for The Prentice Centre
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
The Christmas countdown is now officially underway with the launch of Cash for Kids seasonal charity drive, Mission Christmas. Continue reading Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
Edinburgh charity awarded £25,000 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery
Edinburgh-based charity Children’s University Scotland has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Edinburgh charity awarded £25,000 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery
Parklife AGM next Tuesday
Tuesday 20th November
5.30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
All welcome
Edinburgh College Open Days coming up
New Year, new College course?
Boy’s vision inspires gathering of 100 pipers and drummers to commemorate Remembrance 100th Anniversary
In 2014, Merchiston pupil James, then aged 11, wrote to the Headmaster with an idea for the 2018 Remembrance Service. He shared his idea of commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the ending of WW1 at our Remembrance Service in 2018 with 100 Merchiston pipers and drummers parading on Remembrance Sunday. Continue reading Boy’s vision inspires gathering of 100 pipers and drummers to commemorate Remembrance 100th Anniversary
“Heart-breaking”: Foodbank use on the rise in Edinburgh
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has condemned the UK government’s welfare cuts, after new figures revealed that foodbank use in Edinburgh has risen by 5% since last year.
Continue reading “Heart-breaking”: Foodbank use on the rise in Edinburgh
Scots are drugging themselves to sleep
DEPRESSED and anxious Scots say they are medicating themselves to sleep – and over a quarter say they have had to see their doctor about the problem. More than two in five (44%) Scots say they have used medication or alcohol to get to sleep. Continue reading Scots are drugging themselves to sleep
North West Locality Committee meets this evening
North West Locality Committee meets tonight in the Dean of Guild Court Room, City Chambers at 6.30pm. The meeting is open to the public. Continue reading North West Locality Committee meets this evening
Old Kirk & Muirhouse Autumn Fair this Saturday
Saturday 17th November, 10am – 12 noon
